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Fiber-to-the-home provider Greenlight Networks could make additional acquisitions to increase its regional scale in the Northeast, said founder and CEO Mark Murphy. The Oak Hill Capital-backed company, which operates in New York, Pennsylvania, and Baltimore, would consider targets in that footprint or reasonably adjacent to it as a contiguous presence helps drive operational margins, Murphy said on the sidelines of Metro Connect. More here: https://lnkd.in/e2zBzJR3

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Lightpath will be offering a full range of #AI-grade #network #infrastructure and #connectivity services on the #Pennsylvania #fiber assets, including high-count #darkfiber, conduit, #wavelengths up to 800 Gbps, #ethernet, and #internet services.   Chris Morley, CEO of Lightpath said: "The #Susquehanna region in Pennsylvania represents a massive opportunity for AI #digitalinfrastructure given the unique power #capacity and #datacenter plans announced for the area…”   Tim Haverkate, EVP of Major Infrastructure Solutions, Lightpath: "This third project announcement of 2025 is continuing evidence of the trust Lightpath has earned through our tailored approach in connecting these large-scale #AIinfrastructure markets…”

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It is finally happening!  Implementation of Verizon's 2020 notice of the decommissioning of copper wire services (under notice provisions set forth by the NYS Public Service Commission in its October 2022 Order), began AUGUST 1, 2025! Verizon has followed suit of many of its competitors, such as Windstream & MetTel , by raising rates for ISDN PRI , T1 & measured business services by 200% or more. Were you being billed correctly for services before such rate increases? Find out!

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Comcast Awards $10,000 Grant to Hartford Public Library’s HPL Studios to Expand Digital Opportunity | Comcast New England #IWorkForComcast https://comca.st/3TUC42v

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TIWA Rebrands as CDIA to Reflect Expanding Focus on Connected Digital Infrastructure. Watchung, NJ – March 2, 2026 – TIWA, The Inbuilding Wireless Association, today announced it is officially rebranding as CDIA – The Connected Digital Infrastructure Association, effective immediately. The move reflects the organization’s broader focus on the evolving digital infrastructure ecosystem serving commercial, corporate, and industrial real estate. The Association is owned by Fifth Gen Media, Inc. Rich Berliner, CEO of Fifth Gen Media, explained the strategic decision: “After extensive discussions with our Advisory Council and real estate leaders, it became clear that the industry has evolved beyond the narrow definition of inbuilding wireless. Today’s real estate stakeholders are thinking holistically about connectivity, integration, and digital infrastructure across their entire portfolio. CDIA better represents the full scope of technologies and partnerships shaping modern buildings and smart environments.” The rebrand acknowledges that digital infrastructure now encompasses wireless systems, fiber, IT integration, smart building technologies, data platforms, and the convergence of real estate and technology strategy. CDIA will maintain the core mission established under TIWA — fostering collaboration between digital infrastructure vendors, integrators, and commercial real estate decision-makers — while expanding its platform to support a broader range of stakeholders." This week, CDIA will debut its bimonthly publication, Digital Infrastructure Insights, delivering thought leadership and actionable perspectives for the connected infrastructure community. Developed with input from real estate executives, technology providers, IT leaders, and industry advisors, the publication will address marketplace trends, integration challenges, and emerging opportunities across the built environment. CDIA is a membership-based organization and is now welcoming industry leaders committed to advancing collaboration across the digital infrastructure landscape. Members gain access to curated real estate and vendor networks and strategic introductions including the newly formed Real Estate Advisory Council. Darlene Pope, a respected commercial real estate executive, will chair the Real Estate Advisory Council and will soon announce the inaugural group of CRE leaders serving in this role. Berliner added: “The demand for connected digital infrastructure is accelerating rapidly. CDIA represents the next phase of our evolution — moving beyond events to create a trusted, collaborative community where real estate and technology leaders can engage meaningfully, share insights, and shape the future of connected environments.” https://www.cdiausa.com/

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#HostingJournalist #Telecom Lightpath, the all-fiber connectivity provider focused on serving enterprise and hyperscale demands, has announced plans to build 130 route miles of AI-grade fiber infrastructure in Eastern Pennsylvania, reinforcing the region’s emerging role as a hub for hyperscale data centers. The project underscores the growing importance of high-capacity, low-latency networks to support the rapid growth of artificial intelligence workloads. The Susquehanna region of Eastern Pennsylvania has become one of the most closely watched areas in U.S. digital infrastructure due to its unique power availability and surge in hyperscale data center development. Lightpath was selected to design and operate a multi-conduit underground system with ultra-high fiber counts, purpose-built for the requirements of AI-driven computing. The initial phase will connect multiple new data center campuses across the Susquehanna Valley, with future phases projected to extend the network to more than 400 route miles as demand accelerates. When fully deployed, the network will integrate with Lightpath’s existing footprint to create a high-bandwidth corridor linking Eastern Pennsylvania directly with Ashburn, Virginia - the world’s largest concentration of cloud and data center infrastructure - as well as with New York City and New Jersey, home to the largest U.S. population centers. Completion of the first segment is expected in mid-2026. Lightpath plans to deliver a comprehensive suite of services over the Pennsylvania network, including high-count dark fiber, conduit, Ethernet and Internet services, and optical transport up to 800 Gbps. While hyperscalers are expected to be anchor tenants, the network will also serve enterprises, carriers, wireless operators, governments, and educational institutions seeking AI-ready infrastructure. Company executives emphasized the strategic importance of the region’s power and geographic advantages. “The Susquehanna region in Pennsylvania represents a massive opportunity for AI digital infrastructure given the unique power capacity and data center plans announced for the area,” said Chris Morley, CEO of Lightpath. “Additionally, the area’s proximity to the densely populated Northeast will provide our customers with high-scale connectivity options for latency-sensitive AI workloads that would not be possible from data centers in other parts of the country.” AI-Grade Regional Network Projects 2025 This marks the third major AI-grade regional project Lightpath has unveiled in 2025. Earlier this year, the company announced network builds in Phoenix and Columbus, both engineered to deliver massive fiber capacity to meet the demands of AI compute. Each of these expansions aligns with Lightpath’s strategy of targeting fast-emerging digital infrastructure markets where hyperscale operators are clustering. “The Eastern Pennsylvania data center ecosystem is rapidly growing,…

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What does the future of data center cooling look like? Aligned CIO, Phill Lawson-Shanks, will answer this question and more as he joins industry leaders at the Maryland Data Center Summit on August 28 for a conversation during “The Future of Cooling – Liquid, Air, and Sustainability in Data Centers” panel. The panel will highlight the latest advancements in cooling technologies, examine the future of sustainable cooling, and how evolving technologies are meeting increased computing demands. Aligned is proud to serve as a Gold sponsor for the event and support Maryland Tech Council’s mission. More details here: https://lnkd.in/eRJvRJ7r #DataCenters #AI #Cloud #DigitalInfrastructure #LiquidCooling #Sustainability

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